daycare, school, mental health (i.e. therapist)
family engagement (3 DCFS outcomes) - Correct Answers 1. safety
2. permanency
3. well-being
interim service agreement - Correct Answers plan established at transitional visit until family case plan
created (within 45 days! this we know!)
documenting candidacy for foster care - Correct Answers full disclosure; letting parents know the
possibility of removing the children from the home if services outlined in the plan are
refused/ineffective
eligibility criteria: intact (ROP) - Correct Answers 1. referral from indicated report of child abuse/neglect
2. order of supervision due to referral from indicated report of child abuse/neglect
3. pending investigation of child abuse/neglect (CPS recommends given supervisor approval)
case hand-off staffing - Correct Answers within 1 business day of case assignment; CPS worker, CPS
supervisor, intact worker, intact supervisor
what does intact worker receive at case hand-off staffing - Correct Answers 1. investigation report
2. medical history
3. prior screenings
transitional visit - Correct Answers within 48 hours from case hand-off; scheduled during staffing
2nd attempt: within 48 hours from 1st attempt
then: daily through the first 5 days of case assignment
, CFS 440-12: investigator/intact parental mental health matrix - Correct Answers tool discussed during
case hand-off when clients have mental health problems (i.e. requesting mental health records,
obtaining consents, service provider(s) info)
CFS 440-10: recovery matrix - Correct Answers tool discussed during case hand-off when clients have
substance abuse problems
supervision - Correct Answers once a week; formal, agreed-upon process of professional
support/learning that enables subordinate practitioners to develop knowledge/competence
requirements for worker contact (when intact must see parents/caregivers/children in the home) -
Correct Answers 1. once a week for the 1st full 4 weeks
2. once a month beginning the 1st full month after the 4 weeks (needs supervisor approval)
3. one a month unannounced
note: children always interviewed separately
service providers (when intact must contact) - Correct Answers once a month; need family
knowledge/consent
infant safe sleep (when to take action if unsafe) - Correct Answers intact needs to ensure safety the
same day for infants under the age of 1 year (pack-n-plays, cribs, bassinets ok)
what children under 1 must have - Correct Answers own sleeping arrangements
contact note - Correct Answers case note; should be completed after 1 business day
types of supports (3) - Correct Answers 1. formal: back-up placement, safety plan
2. informal: phone calls, emotional support, birthdays
3: natural/casual: provides transportation, child care (i.e. CFTM member, mentor, parent coach)